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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. The employee, who previously worked for one of our competitors, will begin her new position on Monday. b. Companies, that offer exceptional customer service, often receive the highest ratings from consumers. c. Rebecca Gilles, who recently received recognition for her 30 years of employment, will retire on January 1.
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How was broadcasting different from previous ways of distributing and consuming media?
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. Charles Merrick who is the Bank Mutual branch manager has arrived for the meeting. b. Charles Merrick who is the Bank Mutual branch manager, has arrived for the meeting. c. Charles Merrick, who is the Bank Mutual branch manager, has arrived for the meeting.
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What is the difference between total media exposure, the multitasking proportion, and total media use? Explain why these distinctions are important for understanding young adult media use.
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. Because Jorge was the first to arrive for the meeting he rearranged the tables and chairs. b. We must contact our vendor, after the customer has accepted the offer. c. Before we send the proposal to the customer, we must double-check all pricing information.
Q:
Why do the authors sometimes use reader or user rather than receiver or audience?
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. We will process your claim when we receive a copy of your receipt. b. We will process your claim; when we receive a copy of your receipt. c. We will process your claim, when we receive a copy of your receipt.
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What are some differences between face-to-face and mass-mediated communication for readers? How does this distinction affect politics?
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. When people buy expensive items in online auctions, the items purchased may not be authentic. b. When people buy expensive items in online auctions; the items purchased may not be authentic. c. When people buy expensive items in online auctions the items purchased may not be authentic.
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According to the authors, what are the differences between the study of sociology and mass communication?
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. Colin created the interview questions and Roberto conducted the interview. b. Colin created the interview questions, and Roberto conducted the interview. c. Colin created the interview questions and, Roberto conducted the interview.
Q:
How does the rise of the Internet challenge the idea that technologies determine the evolution of media?
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. Many companies are concerned with fake products being sold online and these companies are now hiring full-time employees to review websites. b. Many companies are concerned with fake products being sold online, and these companies are now hiring full-time employees to review websites. c. Many companies are concerned with fake products being sold online; and these companies are now hiring full-time employees to review websites.
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How bloggers influence the operations of commercial news organizations is an example of relationships within the media industry.a. Trueb. False
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. On Friday, our new surgical hospital will officially open its doors to patients. b. At the end of August, many students will be moving into dormitories or apartments. c. Customers, at our retail store in Omaha, were offered a special discount as part of our grand opening celebration.
Q:
Agency is determined social action.
a. True
b. False
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. All employees, in the marketing division met to discuss the merger. b. All employees, in the marketing division, met to discuss the merger. c. All employees in the marketing division met to discuss the merger.
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According to the sociologist C. Wright Mills, the "sociological imagination" allows us to connect "public troubles" and "private" issues.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. During the month of December many companies hire temporary workers. b. During the month of December; many companies hire temporary workers. c. During the month of December, many companies hire temporary workers.
Q:
Fictional portrayals of crime are more influential in promoting fear in audiences than local news.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. To select the best job applicant many companies conduct a series of interviews. b. Reading the applications carefully Brian eliminated the unqualified applicants. c. By applying consistent hiring standards, companies can avoid charges of discrimination.
Q:
Media reporting of crime can create a moral panic.
a. True
b. False
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. The virtual meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m., EST. b. The virtual meeting will begin promptly at 3 p.m. EST. c. The virtual meeting will begin promptly at, 3 p.m., EST.
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The rise of the cassette made sound digital for the first time.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. On Monday, June 1, 2015 our company went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. b. On Monday, June 1, 2015, our company went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. c. On Monday June 1, 2015, our company went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Q:
Smaller video cameras have played a role in enabling users to bypass the media entirely.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. The need for a certified technician; unfortunately, can't be met until our present personnel receive additional training. b. The update of the computer mainframe, unfortunately, caused us to lose some of our documents. c. It is, unfortunate, that we cannot meet until next week.
Q:
Social movements have adopted new tactics such as public demonstrations in order to attract media attention.
a. True
b. False
Q:
Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. On the other hand we could use the Web to reach more customers. b. On the other hand; we could use the Web to reach more customers. c. On the other hand, we could use the Web to reach more customers.
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Audiences and users are more passive than they were in the broadcasting era.
a. True
b. False
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. However, you want to approach the problem is all right with me. b. However you want to approach the problem is all right with me. c. However; you want to approach the problem is all right with me.
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Print media use has increased in the past few years as young adults have embraced multitasking.
a. True
b. False
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. You can as a matter of fact; get news updates delivered to your cell phone. b. You can, as a matter of fact get news updates delivered to your cell phone. c. You can, as a matter of fact, get news updates delivered to your cell phone.
Q:
Which of the following best highlights active interpretations of media products?
a. Reader or audience rather than receiver or user
b. Reader or receiver rather than user or audience
c. Reader or user rather than receiver or audience
d. None of the above
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. I am happy to introduce, ladies and gentlemen, our keynote speaker at this year's conference. b. I am happy to introduce ladies and gentlemen our keynote speaker at this year's conference. c. I am happy to introduce, ladies and gentlemen; our keynote speaker at this year's conference.
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Nielsen started measuring media consumption in "Zero-TV" households because
a. More than 25% of U.S. households are "Zero-TV" households.
b. An increasing percentage of U.S. households do not have a television set.
c. Over half of "Zero-TV" households are made up of 18- to 34-year-olds.
d. More households are relying on cable and satellite instead of over-the-air broadcasts.
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. Ms. Hernandez, please tell us why you are interested in this position. b. Ms. Hernandez please tell us why you are interested in this position. c. Ms. Hernandez; please tell us why you are interested in this position.
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Which of the following is NOT as example of how audiences are users of media?
a. Updating Facebook
b. Uploading a video on YouTube
c. Posting music on Tumblr
d. Reading a news story online
Q:
Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. We hope that our service has met or exceeded your expectations, and that you will call us again when you need additional repairs. b. We received the award because of our exceptional product line, commitment to quality, and outstanding customer service. c. Was it Tom, Jillian or Jodi who attended the conference?
Q:
Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. Our marketing manager is concerned with the financing and the delivery and the installation of our product. b. Our marketing manager is concerned with the financing, and the delivery, and the installation of our product. c. Our marketing manager is concerned with the financing, and the delivery and the installation of our product.
Q:
Thomas Edison is most known for his development of the
a. Cinematograph
b. Phonograph
c. Magnetic tape
d. The Long-Playing (LP) record.
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Which sentence is correctly punctuated? a. Companies want employees who are organized team oriented and self-motivated. b. Companies want employees who are organized, team oriented and self-motivated. c. Companies want employees who are organized, team oriented, and self-motivated.
Q:
In addition to the media industry and the social world, the "media and the social world" model includes the following elements:
a. Government, audiences, and technology
b. Audiences, technology, and messages
c. Technology, government, and messages
d. Messages, audiences, and media personnel
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Within the media industry, the tension between structure and agency relates primarily to:
a. The lobbying efforts of media conglomerates to influence government
b. How much autonomy media personnel have in doing their work
c. How technological innovations are changing the nature of media work
d. The struggle parents have in restricting the amount of television children watch
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Everyone ____ Bill attended the company retreat. a. except b. accept
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Which of the following is an example of relationships within the media industry?
a. Editorial pressure on journalists produce exciting, "sexy" stories
b. The impact of pornography on those who buy it
c. Government's early financial support of the Internet
d. Chinese government's control of the Internet
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Seated ____ the CEO is the executive vice president. a. beside b. besides
Q:
Which of the following topics is not an example of relationships between institutions?
a. An organized demonstration to protest poor political coverage in the local newspaper
b. Government regulation of the media
c. The impact of violent television on young children
d. The impact of advertising revenue on the media industry
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Has anyone ____ Andrew expressed interest in attending the conference? a. beside b. besides
Q:
Structure usually implies:
a. Organization
b. Constraint
c. Planning
d. Human will
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The plan called for the sharing of the word processing tasks ______ the five members of the research team. a. among b. between
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In sociology, agency generally refers to:
a. Intentional and undetermined human action
b. Any social organization or institution
c. Public communication processes
d. Larger social infrastructure
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The writing of the business plan will be divided equally ____ Rick and Cathi. a. among b. between
Q:
The pattern of social behavior expected of people related by birth can be called:
a. Socialization
b. Family structure
c. Human agency
d. Routinization
Q:
Which sentence is correct? a. All managers except Bruce and he were asked to increase their sales goals. b. Wasn't that invitation addressed to you and I? c. All the sales reps but you and me had to revise their reports.
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In sociology, social structure generally refers to:
a. The physical environment in which we live daily life
b. Any recurring pattern of social behavior
c. The act of creating social interaction
d. The dominant ideology of a society
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We plan ____ survey our customers and conduct a focus panel ______. a. to, to b. too, to c. too, too d. to, too
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Much of the initial funding for the Internet came from:
a. Private corporations
b. Individual computer hobbyists
c. Nonprofit, public-interest foundations
d. The government, especially the Pentagon
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We're getting ____ few "likes" on our Facebook page. a. two b. too c. to
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Television was widely introduced in the United States during the:
a. Late '20s and early '30s
b. Late '30s and early '40s
c. Late '40s and early '50s
d. Late '50s and early '60s
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Please send your application ____ our human resources manager. a. to b. too c. two
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I used information ____ the Internet in my research paper. a. from b. off of c. off
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Were you able to retrieve the data ______ the hard drive of the damaged computer? a. off b. from off of c. off of d. from
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Our staff must learn the new _____ quickly because the quarterly reports will soon be published. a. data processing-software b. data-processing software c. data-processing-software d. data processing software
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Several ____ apartments are available for business executives to rent by the week. a. one and two bedroom b. one and two-bedroom c. one- and two-bedroom d. one- and two bedroom
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Many retailers advertise for ______ cashiers during the holiday season. a. part and full-time b. part- and full time c. part and full time d. part- and full-time
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We believe that our ____ website will attract more visitors. a. newly designed b. newly-designed c. newlydesigned
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Rachel is responsible for keeping our website ____. a. up to date b. uptodate c. up-to-date
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Because my Ford Focus is now ____, the manufacturer's warranty has expired. a. five-years-old b. five years old
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The Hillsdale High School hockey team won ____ state championships. a. back-to-back b. back to back c. backtoback
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In the sentence My boss will be the keynote speaker at Friday's seminar, the word My functions as a ____. a. pronoun b. possessive adjective
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____ types of behavioral interview questions will help us choose the right candidate for the job. a. This b. These
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____ type of diagram will surely help my audience understand my idea. a. This b. These c. Those
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Kurt received ____ honorable discharge from the military. a. a b. an
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A good subject line is critical to ____ e-mail message. a. a b. an
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The choice of a or an as the article is determined by the ______. a. first letter of the word modified, a for consonants and an for vowels b. specificity of the person or thing described: use an for a specific person or thing and a for a general person or thing c. initial sound of the word modified
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Of the two wireless plans, which one is ____ for our use? a. best b. better c. more better
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Although the financial report was bad after the first quarter, it was even _____ after the second quarter. a. badder b. more bad c. worst d. worse
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Jessica received the ____ bouquet of flowers on her birthday. a. prettyest b. most pretty c. prettiest
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We expect the merger to go ____ than the merger we completed last year. a. smoother b. smoothly c. more smoothly